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interview
A glimpse into the minds of FREE.99
Through heavier sounds and aesthetics, FREE.99 find broader meaning to their incredibly resonant tagline of “two gay girls making music for sad people.” Read More
music
In the Spotlight: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have more than just a sick name; they have a bright future moving forward to become the Riot grrrls of this generation. Read More
horror
‘Speak No Evil’ is so AAAAAAAAAAAAAH
"Speak No Evil" is one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. But if I recommend it, nobody will ever talk to me again. Read More
Cats
The Pawsitive Cafe, downtown Rochester’s first cat cafe
Peters and Denman live by the mantra, “We don't want to find cats a home, we want to find them the home.” Read More
alabama shakes
‘Gimme All Your Love’ is better than a passionate love affair
The song is ageless, as if it could take up a smoky room in a detective 1960s film or a late 80s coming-of-age romance montage. Read More
music
Old Taylor is back and better than ever with ‘Midnights’
"Midnights" is an amazing concept album that perfectly captures the tone of its inspiration, and the album speaks for itself when it comes to its success. Read More
a24
‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’: no hollow film here
"Marcel the Shell" has such a whimsy that is reminiscent of both Ghibli and Pixar’s greatest hits. Read More
Art NY
Student musician kr!thi draws on roots for experimental debut single
A dreamy lo-fi R&B bop, “eve” utilizes elements of classical Indian music within the vocals as an homage to the artist’s roots. Read More
pop
Rina Sawayama explores pop and pain in ‘Hold the Girl’
“Hold the Girl” has the pop star quality, catchiness, and creativity of any truly great album. Read More
horror
Corey recommends ‘The Quarry’
The Quarry is not without flaw, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was hoping it would be, with gory effects and compelling characters. Read More
